Electrical Assembler

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

About The Position

Powell is an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Electrical Assembler performs various duties on power control rooms, including bending, running, installing, and terminating electrical conduit. The role follows standard work and process instructions, including the NEC Manual, and supports safe, consistent, quality production. New hires complete an eight-week training course and must pass written and hands-on tests on the listed topics. Training is conducted on first shift regardless of the employee’s assigned shift. Employees are expected to meet or exceed established productivity run rates within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
Basic command of English, both written and verbal.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Knowledge of air, hand, and power tools.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to complete an eight-week training course and pass written and hands-on tests covering topics listed under Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Ability to meet or exceed established productivity run rates within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to bend EMT and rigid conduit using a GB Sidewinder-style bender.
Experience installing cable tray.
Experience installing wireway.
Ability to crimp and terminate wires.
Ability to read drawings or blueprints.
Working knowledge of electricity, circuits, and the functions of common components, including panel boards, transformers, disconnects, terminal blocks, relays, and lighting contactors.
Basic exposure to and awareness of the NEC.

Responsibilities

Install electrical devices such as disconnects, lights, panel boards, transformers, battery chargers, lighting contactors, and VFDs.
Bend, run, and install EMT and rigid conduit.
Install wireway and cable tray.
Pull wire and large cable.
Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires.
Install wiring by following standard work and process instructions, including the NEC Manual.
Learn and adhere to safety policies and practices to avoid safety incidents.
Learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure consistent production.
Follow standard work and process instructions to ensure quality and identify potential product-quality risks.
Keep work areas clean and well organized.